To Preserve and to Protect by goldie
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Some of you may know that this past Monday, August 10, was World Lion Day. Of course, with the horrific killing of Cecil, the African lion has become highlighted as well as the "sport" of trophy hunting. What many people do not realize is that at the current rate of attrition, the wild lion could become extinct by 2050. I would hope that ecotourism becomes more popular than trophy hunting. It is certainly more lucrative. Time will only tell.
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Comments (16)
doarte
Wonderful Image Barb, a perfect commentary for events of late.
tetrasnake
Brilliant, Barb! It's great to see your work again!
giulband
Excellent image and expressive too !
eekdog
that was a tragic thing, so sick of hunters that kill for the trophies for themselves or contract work. makes no sence. farking BS i say.. love your african setting, looks really super. a great job with your marvelous talent, Barb..
MarciaGomes
Impressionante obra minha amiga é muito triste matar os animais ,pobre leão Cecil foi morto e deixou os baby,assim muitos animais são mortos por caçadores só para se divertirem,temos que proteger os animais.+++++++++++++5
ArtistKimberly
Delightfully Wonderful Work,
ontar1
Beautiful setting and characters!
magnus073
I totally agree with your thoughts, Barb
Richardphotos
back when I was working some clients asked me to hang their "trophies". I was already there working and I hardly ever turned down money so I did hang them. I never enjoyed seeing the beautiful animals that were robbed of the life for someone's amusement . these were wealthy people that would go to Africa on a regular basis on safaris . each day multitudes of people are being killed also all over the world. the Lion (deserves to live) draws more attention
bebopdlx
Nice work.
myke1358
Beautiful scene!!!
loligagger
Let's hope ecotourism does become more popular and the children in the future can enjoy seeing the animals in the wild instead of reading about them in books because the animals are no longer here.Lovely image!!!!!!
flavia49
wonderful
Mondwin
Magnificent done my friend!!!Bravissimo!V:DDD.Hugsxx Whylma
KatesFriend
So sorry that I missed this Barb. It is heart breaking to think that there are still people who want to kill for the sake of "sport" and trophy. Especially to kill a creature as magnificent as Cecil was - there was no reason at all. And the fact that these acts are considered legal just adds to the tragedy.
soffy
I totally agree with KatesFriend....wonderful what you have created here**